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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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