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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free 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 many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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