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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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