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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because 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 make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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