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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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