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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually 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 several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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