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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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