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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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