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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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