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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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