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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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