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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 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 we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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