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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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