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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily 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 several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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