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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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