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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not 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 a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

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