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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. 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 several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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