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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always 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 quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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