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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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