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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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