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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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