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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

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