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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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