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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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