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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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