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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally 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 many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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