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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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