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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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