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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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