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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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