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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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