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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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