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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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