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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free 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 numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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