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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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