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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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