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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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