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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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