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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students 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 subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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