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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free 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 variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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