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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally 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 many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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