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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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