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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically 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 subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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