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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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