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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. 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 teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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