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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free 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 several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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