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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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