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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students 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 issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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