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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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