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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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