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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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