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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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MOOCS And Open Education