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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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