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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly 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 many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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