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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not 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 have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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