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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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