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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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