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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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