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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners 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 online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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