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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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