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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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