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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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