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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes 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 variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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