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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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