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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning 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 MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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