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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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