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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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