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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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