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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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