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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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