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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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