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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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