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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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