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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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