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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by 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 institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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