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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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