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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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