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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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