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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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