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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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