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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are 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 several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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