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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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