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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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