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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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