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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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