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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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