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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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