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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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