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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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