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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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