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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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