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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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