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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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