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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training 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 students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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