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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by 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 participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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