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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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