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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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