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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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