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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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