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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are 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 several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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