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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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