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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 several subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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