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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

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