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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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