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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually 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 numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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