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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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