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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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