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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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