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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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