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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses 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 a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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