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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify 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 educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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