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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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