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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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