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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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