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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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