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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally 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 dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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