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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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