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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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