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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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