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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes 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 ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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