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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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