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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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