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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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