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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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