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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominican Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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