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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider 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 we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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