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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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