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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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