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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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