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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in digital education technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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