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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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