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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students 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 subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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