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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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