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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clemson University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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