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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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