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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Education