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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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