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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally 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 deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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