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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly 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 quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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