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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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