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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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