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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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