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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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