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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually 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 a lot of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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