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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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