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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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