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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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