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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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