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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are usually 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 issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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