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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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