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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally 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 a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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