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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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