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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually 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 several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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