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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students 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 many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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