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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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