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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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