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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always 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 elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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