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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free 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 several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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