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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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