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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly 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 organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Philippines to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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