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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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