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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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