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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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