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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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