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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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