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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training 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 students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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