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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally 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 a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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