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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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