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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free 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 a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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