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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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