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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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