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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners 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 many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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