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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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