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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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