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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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