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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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