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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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