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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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