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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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