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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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