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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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