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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically 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 a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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