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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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