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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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