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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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