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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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