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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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