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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly 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 several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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