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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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