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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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