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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always 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 organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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