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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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