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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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