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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education 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 educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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