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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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