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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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