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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are 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 numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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