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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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