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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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