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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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