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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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