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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free 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 a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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