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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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