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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jamaica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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