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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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