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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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