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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free 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 online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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