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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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