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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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