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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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