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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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