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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically 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 several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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