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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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