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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly 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 online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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