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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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