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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily 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 several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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