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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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