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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses 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 numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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