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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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