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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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