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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses 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 a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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