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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily 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 a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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