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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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