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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses 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 many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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