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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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