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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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