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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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