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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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