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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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