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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Université Numérique France Université Numérique to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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