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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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