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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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