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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UCSF to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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