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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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