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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students 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 many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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