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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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