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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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