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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students 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 variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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