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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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