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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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