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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily 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 topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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