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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bahrain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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