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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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