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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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