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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners 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 several issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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