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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive 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 technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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