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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students 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 a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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