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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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