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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are 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 many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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