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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly 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 many issues that online learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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