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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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