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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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