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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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