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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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