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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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