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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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