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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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