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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners 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 issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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