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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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