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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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