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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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