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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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