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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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