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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly 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 quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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