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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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