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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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