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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners 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 issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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