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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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