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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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