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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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