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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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