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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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