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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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