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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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