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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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