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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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