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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever 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 organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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