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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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