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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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