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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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