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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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