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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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