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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students 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 are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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