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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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