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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners 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 quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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