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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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