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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always 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 many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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