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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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