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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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