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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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