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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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