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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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