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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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