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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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