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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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