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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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