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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are 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 quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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