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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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