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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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