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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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