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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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