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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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