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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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