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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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