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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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