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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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