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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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