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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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