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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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