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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally 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 several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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