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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not 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 a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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