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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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