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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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