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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly 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 a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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