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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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