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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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