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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever 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 teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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