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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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