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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students 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 lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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