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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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