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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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