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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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