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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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