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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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