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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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