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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are usually 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 a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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