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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners 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 several issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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