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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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