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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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