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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually 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 quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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