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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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