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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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