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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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