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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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