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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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