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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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