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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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