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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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