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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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