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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners 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 many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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