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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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