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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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