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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Congo, (Congo  – Brazzaville) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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