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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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