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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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