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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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