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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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