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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily 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 several subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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