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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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