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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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