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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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