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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners 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 several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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