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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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