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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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