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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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