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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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