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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students 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 quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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