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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free 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 several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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