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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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