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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations 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 teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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