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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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