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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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