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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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