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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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