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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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