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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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