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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive 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 several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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