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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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