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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education 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 we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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