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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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