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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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