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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free 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 a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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