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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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