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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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