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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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