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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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