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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing 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 tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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