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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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