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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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