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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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