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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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