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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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