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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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