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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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