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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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