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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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