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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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