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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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