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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners 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 subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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