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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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