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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever 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 participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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