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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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