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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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