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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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