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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever 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 we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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