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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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