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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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