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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have enabled learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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