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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning enable students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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