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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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