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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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