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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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