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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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