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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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