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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free 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 lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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