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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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