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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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