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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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