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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free 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 quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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