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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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