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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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