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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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