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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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