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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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