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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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