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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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