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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally 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 several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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