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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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