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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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