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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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