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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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