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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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