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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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