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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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