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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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