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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners 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 topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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