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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly 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 blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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