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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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