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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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