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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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