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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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