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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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