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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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