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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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