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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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