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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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