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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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