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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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