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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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