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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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