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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly 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 numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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