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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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