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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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