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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are free 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 quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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