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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always 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 learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greece to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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