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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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