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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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