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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally 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 numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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