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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly 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 quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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