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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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