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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually 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 quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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