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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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