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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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