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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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