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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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