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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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