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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are 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 e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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