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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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