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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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