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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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