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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally 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 several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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