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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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