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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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