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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. 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. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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