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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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