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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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