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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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