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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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