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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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