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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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