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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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