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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massive 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 stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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