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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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