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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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