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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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