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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are typically free 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 quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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