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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are 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 quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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