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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily 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 numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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