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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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