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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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