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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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