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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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