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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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