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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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