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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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