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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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