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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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