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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free 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 many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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