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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners 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 numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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