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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly 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 topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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