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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners 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 subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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