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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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