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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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