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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free 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 numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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