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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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