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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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