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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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