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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the education 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 learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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