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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive 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 institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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