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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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