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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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