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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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