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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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