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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally 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 a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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