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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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