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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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