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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students 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 several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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