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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free 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 quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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