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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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