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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually 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 several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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