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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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