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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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